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Bobby Gene Dean
Mar 15, 2026
Bobby Gene Dean, 85, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home.
He was born May 7, 1940, in Randolph County to the late Zaniel and Martha (Burgess) Dean.
Bobby worked as a tool and die maker and retired from Tenneco Automotive after 40 years of dedicated service.
On December 3, 1960, Bobby was united in marriage to Virgie Constance...
Shannon Lee Poteet
Mar 13, 2026
Shannon Lee Poteet, 68, of Imboden passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at his home.
He was born July 23, 1957 in Selma, Alabama to the late Everett Poteet and Christine High Franks. He served in the United States Army, was a musician, and of the Church of Christ belief. He loved to hunt, fish and was an avid car enthusiast.
Shannon...
Harold Mack Browning
Mar 12, 2026
Mr. Harold Mack Browning, of Harrisburg, departed this life on Friday morning, March 12,2026 at his home, at the age of 72.
He was born March 4, 1954, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, the son of James Browning and Lou Ross Browning.
Mack married Patricia Lorrine Green on January 10, 1974, and they enjoyed 42 years together before her death in 2015. Mack...
Loyd Reuben Lamb
Mar 10, 2026
Loyd Reuben Lamb May 17, 1936 – March 10, 2026 Caraway, AR
Loyd Reuben Lamb, 89, of Caraway, Arkansas, passed away on March 10, 2026. Born in Black Oak, AR, to John Cecil Lamb and Lori Irene Finley Lamb, he spent his childhood in Ward, Cash, and Caraway. He was a talented baseball pitcher and tri-state Golden Gloves boxing champion during...
Bobbie Jean Harrison
Mar 10, 2026
Bobbie Jean Hamilton Harrison, 87 of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, March 10th at her home with her sons by her side. A devoted Christian, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Bobbie was the matriarch of her family. She lived a life rooted in faith, kindness, and gratitude for life’s simple blessings.
She was born on December 26, 1938 in...
Phillip Michael "Mike" Thielemier
Mar 8, 2026
Phillip Michael “Mike” Thielemier, 71, of Pocahontas, AR departed this life on March 8, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1954, to the late Joe and Marie Thielemier in Pocahontas.
Mike lived to make life memorable and fun. He was known for being “The famous Elvis”. He enjoyed singing and dancing, fishing, golfing, gardening and trips to Tunica every now...
Sibyl Ludonald Smith
Mar 7, 2026
Mrs. Sibyl Ludonald Smith, 68, of Harrisburg , Arkansas, passed away on March 7, 2026. She was born June 1, 1957, in Michigan City, IN, to George Traynom and Bernice McCormick Traynom.
Sibyl worked for several years for the city of Harrisburg as a meter reader. She later worked for several stores and gas stations as a clerk. She enjoyed crocheting...
Clayton Lee Brown
Mar 3, 2026
Clayton Lee Brown, 78, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Clayton was born on November 3, 1947, to the late Zan Brown and Maudie Seagraves Brown in the Hamil Community. He specialized in lawn care, where he took pride in his work, making yards look their best.
He was preceded...
Donna Jo Washburn
Mar 2, 2026
Donna Jo Washburn, 88, of Noland passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at her home.
She was born, July 6, 1937 in the Noland community to the late Noah Earl and Melvie Stringer Lemmons. She was a retired teacher, farmer, and member of the Noland Church of Christ.
Donna was united in marriage to Jack Washburn on September 22, 1956 and they...
Zeke Miles Hensley
Mar 1, 2026
Zeke Miles Hensley, 17, of Brookland passed away, Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his home. He was born August 23, 2008 in Jonesboro. He was a junior at Brookland High School, where he was a member of the senior high football team. He loved hunting, fishing, art and hanging out with his friends.
He is survived by his great-grandparents Michael and...
Sean Patrick Foster
Feb 28, 2026
Sean Patrick Foster, 55, of Black Rock, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Sean was born on July 20, 1970, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Glen Cherry and Catherine Reid Cherry. From an early age, Sean developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for working with his hands. He...
Mary Ann Allen
Feb 27, 2026
Mary A. Allen, 79, of Harrison departed this life on February 27, 2026, in Harrison.
She was born in Hamil, Arkansas at the home of the late Harvey Avery and Mamie Holloway Avery on April 22, 1946. She was the 11th child of 12.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Mamie Avery; husband, James Allen; sisters, Loretta Golden,...
Barbara Ann Hovell
Feb 26, 2026
Barbara Ann (Woodmansee) Hovell went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.
Barbara was born in Chilo, Ohio, on August 3, 1939. She graduated from Felicity-Franklin High School, Class of 1957, and studied at the University of Cincinnati. She had been a real estate agent in Ohio and Alabama. After retiring from...
Carolyn Francis Johnson
Feb 25, 2026
Carolyn Francis Johnson, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Belle Meade’s with her family by her side.
She was born on September 9, 1940 to Katherine and William Davis. Carol attended St. Paul’s United Methodist church. She served as Den Leader for Boy Scouts of America, president of Arkansas Democratic Women, and enjoyed playing cards with...
Juanita Pearl Kuykendall-Pillow
Feb 25, 2026
Juanita Pearl Kuykendall-Pillow, 99, of Fontaine, AR, passed away peacefully at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR, on February 25, 2026.
Juanita was born to Scott and Hattie Kuykendall on August 15, 1926. Her father was a sharecropper and her mother was a homemaker. Juanita loved to go to the fields with her father to chop cotton with picking cotton...
Connie Sue Sutton
Feb 25, 2026
Connie Sue Sutton, 74, of Ravenden Springs, passed from this life on February 25, 2026, in Jonesboro, AR.
Connie was born in Florissant, Missouri, to the late Darrel Decker and Virginia Kinsley Decker on June 29, 1951.
Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Darrel and Virginia Decker.
She is survived by her loving husband, Harold L. Sutton; son, Craig Midkiff; grandchildren,...
Murrey Lonn Grider
Feb 24, 2026
Murrey Lonn Grider of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away from this life on February 24, 2026. He was born January 8, 1944, to Murrey J. Grider and Janice (Huckaby) Grider, both of whom predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, John Allen Yarbrough.
He is survived by his brother Billy (Vicky) Grider of Hot Springs; his son Joe...
Trumann "Kenny" Dickey
Feb 23, 2026
Trumann “Kenny” Dickey passed away on February 23, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Born in Cape Girardeau, MO in August of 1942 to his late parents, Joseph Dickey and Annabelle Jasper. Kenny married to the love of his life, Vonda, in 1968. Kenny served our country as a Senior Airman in the Air Force.
Kenny was a man of many...
Charles Owen Samons
Feb 21, 2026
Charles Owen Samons, 80, of Maynard passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born October 26, 1945 to the late Charlie Owen and Lillian Louvanna Jones Samons. He was a retired farmer.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Lillian Samons; and by his wife, Debra Samons; an infant son; and...
Jacqueline Yvonne Jaradah
Feb 21, 2026
Jacqueline Yvonne Jaradah (McMillan), of Little Rock, Arkansas, was born on April 5, 1959, and passed away on February 21, 2026.
She was born to Kenneth Lee McMillan and Martha Lee Armstrong (maiden name Scherrer) and was raised in Biggers–Reyno, Arkansas. Jackie grew up surrounded by music, family, and gatherings that shaped her lifelong love for people and connection.
Jackie loved music,...
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